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St George’s, Ascot Residential Programme
Emerald Cultural Institute UK – St George’s, Ascot
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Location
St George's Ascot –
Emerald Cultural Institute (UK)
St George’s School,
Wells Lane
Ascot
Berkshire SL5 7DZ
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Founded in 1877, St George’s
Ascot is a boarding and day
school in central Ascot, a pretty
English town in beautiful
Berkshire famous for its world
class racecourse. Former pupils
include Winston Churchill and
Princess Beatrice.
It is set in 30 acres of stunning
grounds with magnificent views.
Ideally located, St George’s is Transport
The school is a 15 minute walk from Ascot train
close to major tourist attractions station, 6 miles from Windsor and just 30 minutes from
such as Windsor Great Park, central London.
Thorpe Park, Oxford and less than By Air
25 miles from London. Gatwick Airport – 50 mins
Luton Airport – 50 mins
Ages: 11-17 years London Heathrow Airport – 20 mins
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Accommodation on Campus
Campus
One of the UK’s most prestigious
schools, St George’s dates back to
1877. It is situated a mere 6 miles from
Windsor Castle and has always enjoyed
a close relationship with the Royal
Family. Accommodation on Campus
Students will stay in one of four boarding houses.
The County of Berkshire is a Markham House contains mainly twin rooms
particularly beautiful area of the United Knatchbull House contains 1-3 bedded rooms
Kingdom. As well as the many miles of
Old Loveday and New Loveday contain all single rooms
country park owned by the Windsor
Estate, Ascot is adjacent to Bracknell All boarding houses have large, comfortable common rooms
with televisions and DVD players. These cosy rooms give
Forest, the stunning lakeside area of
students an opportunity to relax during their free time and are
Virginia Water and the River Thames.
perfect for students to get together and make new friends.
St George’s is positioned in a beautiful
location, with a stunning, panoramic Entrance to the boarding houses is by secure key codes and
view of Swinley Forest to the south. each room has a lockable wardrobe space.
Emerald students will enjoy exclusive
use of all facilities and the full benefit
of the 30 acres of uninterrupted
greenspace owned by the school.
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Facilities on Campus
Meals Sports and Recreation
Accomodation is full board with packed lunches St Georges has fantastic sports and leisure facilities. A full
on full day excursions and a BBQ once a week. activity programme with lots of exciting and varied choices
The food at St George’s is renowned for its ensure that students make the most of their time from
quality and choice and the kitchen staff often morning to night.
arrange world food theme days. We are happy to Facilities include:
cater to most dietary requirements (please notify
us in advance if a specialist diet is required).
25m, 6-lane indoor swimming pool
Laundry Facilities and Linen Separate drama studio
Students can have their personal laundry Large sports hall
washed once a week and bed linens are changed
Three lacrosse pitches
every Sunday.
Eight tennis courts
Light airy classrooms
State-of-the-art 300-seat theatre
Mirrored dance studio
Six floodlit netball courts
Art studios
Newly developed Cookery and Food Technology room
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Sample Programme
Week One
Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
08:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
09:00 Arrival Placement Test English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson
12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
14:00 Sports options Half Day Excursion: Sports options Full Day African Drumming Half Day Excursion:
or Arts and Crafts Windsor, Kingston- Or Dance/Drama Excursion: Workshop Canterbury
options or upon-Thames, options London Eye & A walk into history
Intensive English Oxford, Guildford Or Intensive English Sightseeing Walk
17:30 Personal Time Historic Market Personal Time Personal Time
Town
18:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
20:00 Unpack and Team Quiz Fashion Show Scavenger Hunt DJ Themed Movie
settle in Dance Party
22:30 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
Week Two
Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
08:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
09:00 On campus English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson
Team games Full Day
Excursion:
12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch London Lunch Lunch
Greenwich
14:00 On campus Sports options Half Day Excursion: Circus Skills Observatory Sports options Half Day
Team games or Arts and Crafts Windsor, Kingston- Workshop & or Arts/Cooking Excursion: Royal
options or upon-Thames, Thames Riverboat options or Tunbridge Wells
Intensive English Oxford, Guildford cruise Intensive English
17:30 Personal Time Personal Time Historic Market Personal Time & Personal Time
Town Piccadilly
18:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
20:00 Music Quiz Chill out / X Factor ECI's got Talent DJ Themed Movie night
Games night Dance Party
22:30 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
Classes and timetable
All classrooms are spacious and have either interactive The afternoon activities on campus will allow
whiteboards or overhead projectors. students to participate in a choice of sports
St George’s junior programme offers one full day excursion including, football, volleyball, touch rugby,
and two half day excursions per week. The full day excursions tennis, swimming, cricket, basketball, badminton,
can include trips to London, Oxford and Windsor and students baseball and rounders.
will have the opportunity to visit some exciting attractions Other afternoon activities will include; dance,
including The London Eye, Thorpe Park and Windsor Castle. drama and a variety of arts and crafts.
Half day excursions will be to places of interest and fun in the Fun evening activities will enable all the students
surrounding area. There is a lot to see and experience, to come together and enjoy a range of lively
including historic market towns of Guildford and Twickenham. events including talent and fashion shows, discos
and karaoke, quizzes and scavenger hunts.
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General and Practical Information
Medical Information Health and Safety
All students studying in England should obtain As part of their welcome orientation students and group
appropriate medical insurance in their own leaders are required to attend a short briefing on the safety
country before departure. Students should travel regulations. The briefing includes an introduction to life in the
with a copy of their insurance policy. school, security of personal property and fire safety. Group
leaders and students will also receive details of First Aid
Our on-site team will be happy to assist with procedures, which they should follow in the event of an
making the arrangements for students who accident.
require medical attention. We would ask that
parents or group leaders inform us at the time of
booking about any conditions or relevant Emerald Student Identity Card
medical information which we should be aware All students are issued with an Emerald Cultural Institute
of, so we can inform our staff. student wristband on their arrival. Students should carry their
student ID with them at all times and may be asked to produce
Students should cover the cost of transport if the card by the security or residential staff.
required for any medical visits. Group leaders are
required to accompany their students to doctors/ Safety
hospitals. A member of staff will accompany We advise all students not to carry large amounts of cash,
individual students. A medical centre is located passport or travel documents on their person during their stay.
approximately 5 minutes by car from the school.
Smoking/Alcohol/Illegal Student Supervision
Our team of Managers, Teachers and Activity leaders are there
Substances to provide the highest level of service and ensure that students
Smoking is prohibited inside the school property. enjoy every aspect of their stay with us. In orientation students
Alcohol is strictly forbidden on campus. meet residence and activity staff. Minors under 18 travelling
Consumption or possession of alcohol or any unaccompanied are assigned a specific member of staff who
illegal substances will result in immediate will be their reference point for the duration of their stay and
expulsion. who will meet them on a daily basis.
Discipline and Breach of Conduct
If students’ behaviour or conduct is unsatisfactory or in breach
of school regulations, they will be subject to the School’s
disciplinary procedures. A serious breach of conduct may result
in expulsion.St George’s School, Wells Lane Ascot Berkshire SL5 7DZ Central Bookings Office: Emerald Cultural Institute 10 Palmerston Park Rathgar Dublin D06 H9X8 Ireland t +353 1 4973361 f +353 1 4975008 e emerald@eci.ie www.eci.ie
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